Prickly Pear Islands Tour: Snorkel and Relax in Paradise

Embark on a thrilling catamaran trip from St Maarten to Prickly Pear Islands. Snorkel in turquoise waters, indulge in a delicious buffet lunch, and relax on the paradise shores.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Simpson Bay Resort and Marina - Prickly Pear is an uninhabited cay situated 6 miles from Anguilla’s mainland. Delight in a 16-mile all-inclusive motor-sail to Prickly Pear aboard our 65-foot sail catamaran, perfect for snorkeling, swimming, and enjoying lunch. On the return journey, take a refreshing swim off Mead’s Bay before heading back. The…
What's Included
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • Open bar
  • Light snacks on the catamaran ride to & from Prickly Pear
  • Lunch
  • Port fees
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Mainland of Anguilla - this catamaran trip goes to Prickly Pear & Mead’s Bay
Meal Options
  • Caribbean Buffet - Buffet lunch served on board the catamaran. Chicken, ribs, tasty sides of cole slaw, orzo salad and the all time favorite, Johnny Cakes.
Additional Information

Experience the idyllic shores of Prickly Pear Islands on a full-day excursion from St Maarten. Board the Lambada catamaran and journey to Prickly Pear Island, one of Anguilla’s offshore cays. Here, you can snorkel in the crystal-clear turquoise waters among vibrant reef fish or unwind in the warm, shallow waters along the beach. Delight in a delicious…

Location
Aqua Mania Adventures
Billy Folly Road
Check in 8am with valid passports. We are located on the marina of the Simpson Bay Resort, next to La Patrona restaurant. Check ins close at 8:35am in order to clear immigration. Guests arriving after this time may need to reschedule.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Jesshollo
Apr 17, 2026
Amazing trip to Anguilla! - This was a highlight of our trip. We felt very safe and well taken care of on board. Staff were very attentive. Food was excellent. Would highly recommend this trip to anyone!
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Sarah_m
Apr 13, 2026
We did this experience... - We did this experience over spring break and there were 12 of us in our group. Everything was wonderful from the smooth check-in to lunch and transportation to and from the two islands. Would definitely do this exact tour again.
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Stacylev
Apr 13, 2026
Fantastic day at Prickly Pear & Meads Bay - Just got back from the catamaran trip to Anguilla and Prickly Pear on Tango, and it was easily the highlight of our time in St. Maarten. The crew was so attentive—they really went out of their way to make sure everyone was having a good time, and the open bar definitely kept the vibes high. The lunch was honestly much better than I expected for a boat buffet. We had BBQ chicken and ribs, orzo, potatoes, coleslaw, and some really great Johnny cakes. Everything was super flavorful and hit the spot after being in the water. Speaking of the water, don't miss out on the swim to shore at Meads Bay. The sand there is incredible and 100% worth the swim to experience it properly. Definitely recommend booking this if you want a relaxing day with great food and even better views.
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Mark_a
Apr 12, 2026
Prickly Pear and Meads Bay - Very attentive crew...food great...drinks strong...beautiful beaches.....very good day. Would recommend this excursion.
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G34hwrhondab
Apr 11, 2026
Awesome day! - It was a great time! The crew was amazing.
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Pa2niah
Apr 10, 2026
Wonderful - The captain and his team were very accommodating and made sure everyone was good and enjoying the cruise. I would recommend it 100%. If you get seasick please take your tablets before.
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Abbbbyyyy123
Apr 10, 2026
Wonderful - Great day! Beautiful views. Fun staff. The best water! Go
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Diana
Apr 9, 2026
Amazing trip - Thank you for an unforgettable experience! The Lambada to Prickly Pear & Anguilla tour was absolutely incredible from start to finish. The crew was professional, friendly, and made everything seamless and enjoyable. The views were stunning, the stops were perfectly chosen, and the overall atmosphere was relaxed yet well-organized. It was truly one of the highlights of our trip—we would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting the area and would definitely book again! Thank you again for such a memorable day.
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K2358xamichelleb
Apr 6, 2026
Good vibes and fun day for everyone - We had an amazing experience. The crew took great care of us, were friendly and helpful. Snacks and drinks were plentiful and lunch was delicious. The stops at Prickly Pear and Anguilla were nice places to swim and everything was provided to snorkel if you desired. If you don't want to get in the water, you could enjoy sun and music on the boat. This tour is for everyone. Kid friendly, too.
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Ruthflath
Apr 18, 2026
Optimistic but disappointed - We booked this trip with our adult children. Expected a somewhat rain and sun day. Thought we would have a good time. There was a group was obnoxious and rude. The crew and captain didn’t do anything to try to stop the behavior, in fact facilitated it by turning up the music. We were not the only people on the ship uncomfortable there were others. I paid over $500 for the four of us. I would have given a larger tip if they would have shut down the behavior.
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From $135
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).